Figurative Language Review

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'Avery ate an amazing apple.'

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What does 'born with a silver spoon in his mouth' mean?

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It means he was born to a rich family.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, such as 'his head blew up.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human-like qualities to non-human things, like 'The rooster smiled and winked at me.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What does 'the world is my oyster' mean?

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It means that one has the ability and opportunity to achieve anything.